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Transforming Continuing Professional Development for Healthcare Professionals to Meet National Goals in Saudi Arabia
Graham T McMahon1, Manal Alnasser2, Haya Alzouman2
1Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, Chicago, USA.
Journal of CME
|July 16, 2024
Summary
The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties enhanced its continuing professional development (CPD) system by adopting international standards and providing training. This initiative significantly increased accredited CPD activities and providers in Saudi Arabia.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Regulatory Science
Background:
- The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) aimed to improve the continuing professional development (CPD) ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
- Promoting lifelong learning for healthcare professionals was a key objective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evolve the national CPD accreditation system in Saudi Arabia.
- To align the national CPD standards with international best practices.
Main Methods:
- Audit of the existing CPD accreditation system.
- Review of international CPD accreditation criteria (e.g., ACCME, IACPD).
- Adoption of new standards, staff training, and IT system updates.
Main Results:
- Over 170 educators trained in CPD pedagogy.
- 396 healthcare providers sought accreditation under the new standards.
- A substantial increase in accredited CPD activities from 1,000 (2002) to 10,500 (2022).
Conclusions:
- Regulatory evolution, aligned with international best practices, effectively supports healthcare educators.
- The enhanced CPD system has expanded the diversity and quality of professional development opportunities in Saudi Arabia.
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